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Edible Plants / Re: Seed Saving Circle 2026
Last post by markfield rover - Today at 11:22:36
Honey Bubbles are tiny and very sweet in a good way. I am finding this year that some plants think it's already September, I have DFB Hildago which really did well CFB Earlipol so so but enough seed I think and micro dwarf tomato Orange Hat.
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Edible Plants / Re: Seed Saving Circle 2026
Last post by JanG - Today at 06:58:43
Quote from: markfield rover on July 29, 2026, 11:04:09I'll check on Peppermint. Meanwhile tomatoes Father Frost and Honey Bubbles are collected , the latter living up to its name !
Honey Bubbles is a wonderful name. Are they tiny.
You're splendidly ahead with your seeds saving.i must get into gear on that.
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Edible Plants / Re: Seed Saving Circle 2026
Last post by markfield rover - July 29, 2026, 11:04:09
I'll check on Peppermint. Meanwhile tomatoes Father Frost and Honey Bubbles are collected , the latter living up to its name !
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Edible Plants / Re: Seed Saving Circle 2026
Last post by JanG - July 29, 2026, 07:58:58
Orange Bourgoin is producing beautifully as are Napa Giant, Sherill, Jazz, Orange Jazz, Pinky, Queen of Hearts and Vinson Watts thanks to Galina, Ruud and Vetivert. More photos to come.

Do comment if you've been growing some of the same varieties or on others.  We had so many contributions that I've had to leave some out this year but hope to catch up with the rest next season. What an amazing selection!
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Edible Plants / Re: Seed Saving Circle 2026
Last post by JanG - July 29, 2026, 07:42:35
From juliev, I'm enjoying Marsha's Starfighter (which I haven't got a photo of yet) Indigo Fireball and Mlle Forriers (which I've misnamed on the photo!) This.jpegThis.jpeg

From Markfield Rover, I'm finding Goldiana is very productive and tasty. I'm also growing Peppermint which might not be the right colour. Is this how it was for you, MR?
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Edible Plants / Re: Seed Saving Circle 2026
Last post by JanG - July 29, 2026, 07:31:43
I'm delighted with many of the considerable collection of tomatoes contributed to the seed circle for growing this season. I love taking photos of produce so thought I'd share a few of the varieties I'm enjoying so much.

Thank you,Garrett, for Sgt Pepper's, Malachite Box and Black & Brown BoarThis.jpegThis.jpegThis.jpeg
#7
Edible Plants / Re: Lots of leaves and few bea...
Last post by picman - July 25, 2026, 22:16:02
Bean flowers wont set if its too dry. and 2026 bean season it has been very dry ! you could try a water spray  when the sun is off them.   
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Edible Plants / Re: Tomatoes - Blossom End Rot
Last post by picman - July 25, 2026, 22:11:46
BER ..I have tried a few things research seems to suggest calcium deficiency at night , so I save egg shells during the winter, dry and crush them to powder, make a deep hole sprinkle liberally fill it back in a little and then plant the young toms, also if you can water the plants so they are moist during the night.
( also been away from A4A a bit )     
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Edible Plants / Re: Tomatoes - Blossom End Rot
Last post by Paulh - July 25, 2026, 21:57:26
I always have blossom end rot on my first tomatoes - no doubt because I don't water them appropriately. Always very annoying, but the following ones are OK. It doesn't condemn the whole crop.
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Edible Plants / Re: Peas and Beans
Last post by JanG - July 25, 2026, 05:26:51
The only chilli I've grown with fruit quite that long and thin is Turkish Snake, originally contributed by Ruud to the seed circle in 2021. But that's by no means an identification.
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